ZIP code 94514, covering Byron, CA, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 earthquakes, 46 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $44M.
With 73 recorded incidents (59% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 29, 2024.
There have been 46 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Byron has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $44M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2006.
Byron has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2013.
Byron has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byron was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $22M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94514 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (73 events), wildfires (46 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byron, CA, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Byron (ZIP 94514) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2006.
Byron has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94514 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2006. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44M in property damage in the Byron, CA area (ZIP 94514). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →